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Turkey sausage vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey sausage and Chicken gizzard

  • Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B6, however, Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Selenium 75% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has 11 times more Sodium than Chicken gizzard. While Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, Chicken gizzard has only 56mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Iron +198.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Iron +198.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +575%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Equal in Water - 67.93
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +575%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Equal in Water - 67.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1219.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1219.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey sausage Chicken gizzard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 18.09g 2.68g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 154kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 17mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 16mg 3mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 189mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 229mg 179mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 2.98mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.111mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 0µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin D 17IU 0IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.026mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.21mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 3.12mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.468mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.071mg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 370mg Turkey sausage
Trans Fat 0.13g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 0.528g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.353g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Chicken gizzard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Turkey sausage
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.169g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/nutrients
  2. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.